UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, the agent of Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko admitted that Roma are interested in his client. Oliver Wendt told romagiallorossa.com:

"It is true, yesterday Daniele Prade was in London to better understand the situation of Pavlyuchenko but we don't know the real intentions of the Giallorossi .

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Image via Wikipedia The Russians would be kicking themselves for not completing the match on Saturday as a shocker allowed Slovenia to qualify for South Africa at Russia's expense. The Russian team had a one goal advantage but squandered, missed and ultimately lost everything at the hands of the lesser favoured opponents. Click to continue reading...

Goal video highlights from the Slovenia vs Russia Second Leg World Cup Playoff Tie at Stadion Ljudski vrtin Maribor. The first leg in Moscow ended 2-1 in favour of the Russians. Final full time score :- Slovenia 1-0 Russia ( Zlatko Dedic 44′) The game ends 2-2 on aggregate, but Slovenia qualify for the 2010 World Cup [. Click to continue reading...

According to ESPN Soccernet, Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko would love to return to Spartak Moscow if he is given the chance. He told Sportbox,

"I have a huge desire to return ... If I receive a good offer, I'll be sure to accept it.

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In partnership with Russian Football Now, EPL Talk presents the fourteenth episode of RFN's podcast.

Russia has pulled ahead of Slovenia after leg one, but thanks to a late goal from the Slovenes, the favorites are in a precarious place ahead of Wendesday's second leg.

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As the last batch of teams book their reservations at next year's World Cup Finals. The gang reflect on the drama and excitement in Moscow, Dublin and Cairo. We also ask if Portugal can navigate their way past a tricky Bosnia team and celebrate the qualification of the All Whites.
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The days of the great broad expressway to South Africa 2010 are decisively past: the struggle now has moved onto a narrow mountain pass. Every victory won today was as thin as it may be decisive. And it wasn't merely Europe – many held their breath across the world today. Few have cause to exhale yet.

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Hello to all Russia fans, this is just a reminder that today Russia will play Slovenia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. I will just give a brief opinion on that match up. Russia I think Russia go into the game with plenty of confidence and momentum. I think that majority of Click to continue reading...

Video Goal highlights from the first leg Russia vs Slovenia European FIFA 2010 World Cup Playoff game on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Game kicks off at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow at 16.00 UK time. Half time score :- Russia 1-0 Slovenia ( Diniyar Bilyaletdinov 40′) Russia 1-0 Slovenia ( Diniyar Bilyaletdinov 40′ goal) Fantastic strike from Bilyaletdinov. Click to continue reading...

The Russia Football Union (RFU) have officially presented the Russia adidas 2010/12 home kit. The presentation took place earlier today at the Pavlovsky Hall of the Moscow's Marriott Grand Hotel with Russian internationals Roman Pavlyuchenko, Sergei Semak, Vasily Berezutsky and Pavel Pogrebnyak serving as kit models. Click to continue reading...

In partnership with Russian Football Now, EPL Talk presents the thirteenth episode of RNF's podcast.

Two close losses to Germany in UEFA World Cup qualifying has the Russian national team in a two-legged playoff with Slovenia. Many see this as the most lopsided of the four UEFA qualifying playoffs, though Slovenia who allowed only four goal in ten qualifiers should give the Russians significant problems.

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I spent yesterday morning/early afternoon with my missus & our offspring taking in the rare 70+ degree November day at Coney Island; we hit the aquarium, at funnel cake, listened to a random psycho-surf blues band, decided to learn Russian (Coney Island is Mini-Moscow) and watched crazy people swim in what is essentially the ass-end of New York harbour. Click to continue reading...

By means of a warm up ahead of this afternoons big match, here is a classic encounter between the two teams. This one from Moscow is clearly going to be more fun for United fans to watch, but don't worry we will post one that has Chelsea fans cheering as well.

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Remember, Remember, blah blah November.

Apart from Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving (for you Americans only) what else makes November stand out? You see, it turns out that Arsene Wenger doesn't like November. Are we going to jump on this revelation and facebook 'like it' ?

The reasons for Wenger's dislike of this month are down to "the volume of games" which make it difficult to maintain the fitness levels.

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Image via Wikipedia Although many have called it unfair, the seeding system adopted for the play off matches to decide the final four European teams that will make it to the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa, has produced four potentially exciting match ups. The two leg matches will be played on November 14th [. Click to continue reading...

Remember, Remember, blah blah November.

Apart from Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving (for you Americans only) what else makes November stand out? You see, it turns out that Arsene Wenger doesn't like November. Are we going to jump on this revelation and facebook 'like it' ?

The reasons for Wenger's dislike of this month are down to "the volume of games" which make it difficult to maintain the fitness levels.

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Wolfsburg edged closer to booking a place in the knock-out round out the Champions League thanks to a very positive performance on the pitch. Besiktas were consequently bundled out of the competition, owing to an early goal from Zvjezdan Misimovic, and a late strike each from Christian Gentner and Edin Dzeko. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United survived a scare at Old Trafford and booked a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League, when they equalized in the final minutes against CSKA Moscow. A rejuvenated visiting side caught the defense of the Red Devils off-guard, as they took a lead in the first half with an excellent acute angle [. Click to continue reading...

Draws are good enough Both Manchester United and Chelsea had to come from behind to secure results that ensured their progress in the Champions League. United came back from 1-3 down at home to CSKA Moscow to secure a 3-3 draw. Meanwhile Chelsea went 1-0 down to Atletico Madrid, grabbed two goals to take the lead but [. Click to continue reading...

A weakened Manchester United team came from two goals down to tie visitors CSKA Moscow 3-3 at Old Trafford earlier today. Goals in the final six minutes from Paul Scholes and Antonio Valencia gave Manchester United a well-earned draw and passage into the UEFA Champions League first knockout round. Alan Dzagoev, Miloš Krasić and Vasili Berezutski had [. Click to continue reading...

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Sam Story Samueltstory@gmail.com Staff Writer Ah, yes. Day four of the Champions League group stage beckons and there are some riveting story lines to tell. Why wait? -David Beckham is heading back to Milan on loan: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8326285.stm - Steven Gerrard misses the return match against Lyon in a near must-win match: http://news. Click to continue reading...

Hello all Russia fans. Sorry about not getting back to you sooner with a post. I will sum up the recent events and share my views and opinions in one entry. As all of you know Russia lost to Germany in Moscow and then drew with Azerbaijan in Baku to Click to continue reading...

By the time the final whistle blew today I was wondering when United were going to get started. That's the measure of Champions isn't it, being able to win when still in first gear? Well that's all fine and well but with Chelsea and Arsenal building up their goal differences each week, we could do with battering the teams we totally outplay.

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Football is as someone once famously said, a funny old game, in part, the game's unpredictability makes it what it is, but Fergie wasn't laughing when the Champions League fixtures were drawn and United were given a tough looking assignment in Moscow against CSKA followed by the biggest annual domestic grudge match of the season away at Anfield. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United secured three points in Moscow without the services of our four best performing players this season: Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Patrice Evra and Darren Fletcher.

Ahead of our trip to Anfield on Sunday, half of these players will be available, but who do you think we need the most?

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Stuff to read while you enjoy the fairly cool Europa League opening theme.... Sixty favorite Wnger quotes to celebrate Arsene's 60th. (Football 365) Let's talk about the little people. (Podcast Offside) The value in a moment rather than a number. (Futfanatico) Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Click to continue reading...

In the summer, Arsenal's Andrei Arshavin tipped us off to Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, with Edwin Van der Sar not getting any younger and Ben Foster battling injury.

Ahead of our match against Akinfeev's team, CSKA Moscow, Sir Alex Ferguson was asked whether he was interested in signing the keeper.

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Manchester United played magnificently in tough condition, as they came out as victorious side after a hard fought 0-1 victory over CSKA Moscow in the Luzhniki Stadium. With the home side having four-game streak over English opposition (including Arsenal) without a loss, it was almost certain that they would produce an upset over the Runners Up [. Click to continue reading...

The UEFA Champions League has complete three rounds of group stage matches or its half-way point. A few teams are very close to clinching a spot to the knockout stage while some clubs have a lot of work to do. Manchester United and Chelsea are both 3-0-0 and a win away from clinching their spots to the next round.

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A late goal from Antonio Valencia sealed an impressive win in Moscow.

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Man United scored a late one through Antonio Valencia to beat CSKA Moscow 1-0 in Russia. The rest of today's matches, including Kaka's return to AC Milan with Real Madrid are taking place right now. If you can find a TV, tune it to Fox Soccer Channel or the sports section on DirecTV. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United produced an efficient and controlled performance at the Luzhniki Stadium to beak CSKA Moscow 1-0. Injuries, weather and a plastic playing pitch meant that United were always going to play controlled rather than expansive football, but all the players did their jobs well (with Fabio particularly impressing from full-back).

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